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CPOs today face an unprecedented challenge: delivering simplicity for business stakeholders, savings for the CFO and compliance for regulators, all while operating with leaner teams and heightened expectations. Traditional automation has reached its ceiling. The next leap forward is Agentic AI: intelligent, autonomous agents that think, act, and deliver outcomes, while keeping human leadership firmly in control.
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Many CPOs have sat through countless presentations about “AI in procurement,” but few have seen the technology in action or understood how to deploy it to solve procurement’s toughest challenges.
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This exclusive, closed-door roundtable brings together leading CPOs and senior procurement executives to explore how Agentic AI is transforming procurement from a back-office function into a strategic driver of enterprise value. Discussions will go beyond theory to real-world applications, from frictionless intake orchestration that drives stakeholder adoption, to negotiating tail spend at scale, to surfacing supplier risks before they disrupt operations.
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The emphasis will be on peer exchange: sharing lessons learned, examining practical strategies, and defining what the future procurement operating model looks like in an AI-driven world. Attendees will leave with a clear vision of how to harness Agentic AI to elevate procurement’s influence, accelerate decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
EVENT SNAPSHOT - KEY INSIGHTS
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Cut through the noise: Go beyond generic “AI in procurement” discussions to see how Agentic AI is driving tangible value today.
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Reframe procurement’s mission: Balance stakeholder simplicity, cost discipline, and compliance, while delivering strategic impact with fewer resources.
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Explore live use cases: See how leading organizations are deploying agents to tackle tail spend, reduce intake friction, and mitigate supplier risks with built-in compliance and oversight.
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Shape the next-generation procurement model: Gain insights and strategies to redefine procurement’s role as a strategic partner and enterprise value creator.
EVENT AGENDA
4:00 PM
Registrations
4:30 PM
Welcome Address - Shaping the Future of Procurement Together
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Setting the tone: the state of procurement in 2025
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Key challenges leaders face in an era of volatility
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Framing the day as a peer-learning experience
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4:45 PM
Expert Keynote - From Efficiency to Intelligence: Rethinking Procurement Value in the Age of AI
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Why traditional cost-centric models are no longer enough.
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Shifts in leadership mindset: procurement as a driver of resilience.
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Real-world examples of moving from reactive to proactive procurement.
5:00 PM
Thought Leader Keynote - AI + Human Judgment: Striking the Right Balance for European Procurement
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Ensuring technology amplifies, not replaces, human decision-making.
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Navigating regulatory and ethical considerations unique to Europe.
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Building trust in AI-driven processes across diverse stakeholders.
5:15 PM
Demonstration of Next-Gen Procurement Intelligence
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Meet Merlin: The Future of Agentic AI-Driven Procurement — Intake Orchestration, Autonomous Negotiation Agent, Smart Localization
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Increase adoption & spend under management with intelligent intake orchestration.
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Tail spend management: Accelerate savings with Autonomous Negotiation Agents
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Proactive risk management: Identify and address disruptions before they impact operations.
5:40 PM
Executive Roundtable Discussion - Beyond Automation: Building a Strategic Procurement Roadmap with AI Agents
Roundtable Themes:
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Moving procurement from tactical execution to strategic influence.
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Balancing global standards with local regulatory nuances.
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Predicting and managing supplier and geopolitical risks.
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Accelerating decision-making while maintaining governance.
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Redesigning talent and skills for an AI-enabled future.
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Building resilience through collaboration and transparency.
6:30 PM
Cocktails, Networking & Executive Dinner
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Deepening relationships in a relaxed, exclusive setting.
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Private discussions to shape follow-up actions and partnerships
THE FORUM PANEL
To be Announced
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
NETWORKING DINNER
WHAT BETTER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY THAN A 5 STAR NETWORKING DINNER, PAIRED WITH THE FINEST REFRESHMENTS. DELEGATES CAN EXPECT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND ATTENTION
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN HIGHLY FOCUSED & ENGAGING PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR PEERS WHO ARE HAND-PICKED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. HEAR FIRST HAND FROM SENIOR INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES THAT THEY'RE FACING AND MARKET SPECIFIC BEST PRACTICES
THE SOLUTION PRESENTATION
GET A FRONT ROW SEAT TO AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS THAT ARE TRANSFORMING DEPARTMENTS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK KEY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO PRODUCT SPECIALISTS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ACTUALLY USING THE SOLUTION.
DELEGATES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND CONNECT WITH EXECUTIVE PEERS
NETWORKING
Zycus, recognized by IDC, Gartner and Forrester as a leader in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin AI Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes. The Merlin Intake Agent offers business users unparalleled ease of use, increasing adoption rates and significantly reducing non- compliant spending.
For procurement teams, Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent handles tail spend autonomously, securing additional savings, Merlin Contract Agent helps draft compliant contracts and reduces risks by actively monitoring them, and the Merlin AP Agent further enhances efficiency by automating invoice processing with exceptional speed and accuracy. With the flexibility and autonomy of Merlin AI agents, teams can seamlessly guide workflows or delegate routine tasks for autonomous execution. Uncover the full depth of value and achieve procurement excellence with Zycus' AI-powered S2P solutions.
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